Chickenfoot News

Michael and Sammy's band Chickenfoot is currently on break after releasing their second album "Chickenfoot III" and touring in support of it. The band is currently on hiatus. It's still unknown if or when Chickenfoot will record or tour again.

Michael Anthony talks Van Halen and Chickenfoot in a new interview with Jeffrey Easton of Metal Exiles. What follows are the Van Halen and Chickenfoot excerpts.
Metal Exiles: To tap into Van Halen for a moment, you guys were always known for the excesses like the drinking, drugs, partying, etc., so what is something about your time in the band that you want the fans to know … [Read more...]

One week ago today, Van Halen performed their second sold out show at Madison Square Garden. That same night, Chickenfoot happened to performed a song on the Tonight Show, minus their original drummer Chad Smith, who is currently being replaced by Kenny Aronoff.
Chad had other plans that night. Here he is backstage at the Garden with Eddie, Alex, and Wolf. Priorities, … [Read more...]

The good folks at Ultimate Classic Rock have set up a poll which asks which new record you think is better — Van Halen's ‘A Different Kind of Truth‘ or Chickenfoot's 'III'. "Both camps have their obvious fans as well as doubters, and it’s not simply a question of do you prefer Sammy or Dave. It’s ultimately about the songs and which band made the better album."
Tell them … [Read more...]

Offiicial video for "Three And A Half Letters (I Need A Job)" off of the new Chickenfoot album, "III". People from all walks of life are facing hunger. Please help your local Food Bank: http://www.feedingamerica.org/
Directed by Arthur Rosato & Produced by Jon Luini (Chime Interactive) … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot's sophomore album, "III", sold 42,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's self-titled debut opened with 49,000 units back in June 2009 to debut at No. 6, and went gold with sales of 500,000.
Recent Chickenfoot interviews:
Rockline
TNB Music Chats with Michael … [Read more...]

Did you know VanHalenStore.com not only carries the world's largest selection of official VAN HALEN merchandise, but also the world's largest selection of in-stock official CHICKENFOOT merchandise? They have 29 official items including Shirts, Hats, Mugs, Stickers, Mini Basses, CDs, & DVDs. While you're enjoying their new album, treat yourself to some cool stuff! View the … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot to perform live, online!
Fans hoping to get both an eye and ear full of Chickenfoot can live-stream the band playing some of its new songs Tuesday, Sept. 27 (9 p.m. ET/6 PT) at chickenfoot.us to mark the release of Chickenfoot III.
The band will feature drummer Kenny Aronoff instead of Chad Smith, who is back on Red Hot Chili Peppers duty. A 30-minute online … [Read more...]

Chickenfoot's sophomore album, "Chickenfoot III", is available for streaming in its entirety (except for albums' hidden track) at AOL Music. Due on September 27 via eOne Music in North America, "Chickenfoot III" was produced by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica) and is the much-anticipated follow-up album to the successful eponymous debut of a rock band packed with successful … [Read more...]